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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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**This was a collaboration with my muse, Jeff Osborne. My stanzas are bold, his are in italics. The final stanza was written by both of us** Who is this man who stands before me? Have I seen him someplace? Familiar longing in his eyes, One I’ve seen in my own Realization dawns on my face Can he see the possibilities? Did she really look my way? Was that my reflection in her sparkling eyes? Gentle blush to her cheeks Soft smile lighting up her face Recognition bringing on a look of surprise Please look at me again. I steal a glance from beneath my lashes As I reach for his hand Fingers dancing across his flesh Reveling in the feel of him Hard to believe I’m touching this man Does he feel the same magic? Did she really touch my hand? Was that her warmth caressing my skin? Soft palms gently holding Fingertips brushing nerves of pleasure The sweet sensation pulling me in Please touch me again. An impulse I can’t deny, My finger draws questions on his cheek Brazenness overcomes-- Tongues dancing together I find the fire that I seek Could he taste my fear? Did she really kiss my lips? Was that her breath mingling with mine? Cool lips lightly touching A brief hesitation yielding to desire Sending shivers of longing down my spine Please kiss me again. Yearning for more of his kisses I press his lips to mine Losing myself in his wonder Drowning in those eyes Focused only on this instant in time What was he thinking? Did she really make love to me? Was that her body holding me tight? Sounds of passion and ecstasy Our senses alive as we explore Climaxing in an explosion of delight Please make love to me again. Months of endless waiting, now ended Will we reap what we’ve sown? Our moment of truth-- I know the questioning look in his eyes I’ve seen it in my own. What do we do now? Did she fall in love with me Or is this just a dream in my head? Our biggest fear left unanswered: If we don’t succeed as lovers, Can we settle for friends instead? What do we do then? [This message has been edited by Tara Simms (edited 05-14-2000).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Tara and Jeff, this is so wonderful!! I love the interplay between the two of you. . .the dialogue is just superb. . . Shows what really goes on in the minds of two people who love and care about each other. . . Hope that you both find the answers that you seek my friends. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Tara, Very interesting, You work well together. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This danced back and forth with sheer delight ... it was a wonderful collaboration! I thoroughly enjoyed this tantalizing verse. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Tara-- This was excellent...both you and Jeff did a wonderful job!! You guys work very well together I must say and make beautiful poetry! take care, amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
A wonderful combination. I found myself anxiously waiting for the next set of thoughts. I really liked this! Lori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance - I hope you dance. song by LeeAnn Womack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
It's so nice to read something different that is filled with so much expression. I like the style and the creativeness of this. A wonderful idea! Super writing! dh |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thanks for the comments guys. We really appreciate them. Amy, we may make beautiful poetry, but we're still afraid to find out if we make beautiful music. |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
Thank you everyone for the words of praise for Tara and I's first writing "duet". She inspired a beautiful dream that was so powerful that it had to be expressed in words; I hope that when we finally meet in person that we can make our dream come true. |
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